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Dan Osborne, Samantha Markle, Gabby Allen and Noel Edmonds are all rumoured to be entering the Celebrity Big Brother house (Picture: Channel 5/Metro.co.uk)

Celebrity Big Brother is fast approaching, no doubt keen to fill the void left by Love Island, which bows off TV screens this weekend.

But the faces entertaining us this summer are yet to be revealed, as the line-up has not yet been announced.

Channel 5 bosses are understood to be wanting to keep the line-up close to their chests this year, giving them plenty of time to try and nab their preferred names right up until the eleventh hour.

Proceedings are due to kick off on Friday 17 August.

The rumour mill has been gathering pace rapidly in the run-up so here’s a rundown of who’s in the frame at the moment…

Samantha Markle

Sam Markle (Picture: YouTube/Channel 5)

Could this actually happen? Well according to the rumour-mongers we could indeed be seeing Meghan Markle’s half-sister jetting over from Florida for a spell in the CBB house – with reports suggesting she’s pretty high on the priority list. ‘The theme for this summer’s CBB series is understood to be “Scandal” so Sam is ideal for this,’ a source told the Daily Star.

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Noel Edmonds

Channel 5 bosses are apparently ‘desperate’ to sign Noel and this year are going to leave confirming contestants involved right until the last minute to ensure they have enough time to try and snare their must-haves.

One TV insider told The Sun of the Deal Or No Deal host: ‘Noel is one of the most recognisable faces on the box. He’s been a household name for decades and producers know he is someone who viewers will be interested in. He isn’t someone who can be easily convinced to do a reality show, but they’re doing their best to get him to sign on the dotted line.’

Kirstie Alley

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Celebrity Big Brother could be about to play host to Hollywood royalty, with the news that Kirstie Alley – star of Look Who’s Talking and Cheers – has signed on the dotted line to take part.

‘She’s a Hollywood legend and has plenty of juicy stories to tell,’ an insider told The Sun. ‘With the theme of retribution and stars talking about their own publicity storms, Kirstie couldn’t be better suited.

Dan Osborne

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The Towie star is heading on in to the house, apparently, with the news followed by a cryptic tweet from Jacqueline Jossa – later deleted – which led to speculation she wasn’t too pleased by the news.

Psychic Sally

Psychic Sally has reportedly signed up for this year’s CBB (Picture: PA, Channel 5, Rex/Shutterstock)

After years of openly stating that she would love to join the show, The Sun Online are reporting that she’s now signed on the dotted line. Metro.co.uk has contacted Celebrity Big Brother and they stated that they would not comment on speculation over housemates.

Sally has been an active psychic and medium since the age of four, and has since been given her own TV shows on ITV and Sky, released and autobiography, and predicted a series of spooky things. She was also trusted by the late Princess Diana before her death in 1997.

Kieran Hayler

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Katie Price’s estranged husband has been mentioned in the same breath as the words Celebrity Big Brother, amid the possibility that this summer’s series could have a ‘retribution’ theme. ‘In January the theme did really well and now they think the idea of retribution could be a ratings winner,’ a source explained to The Sun. Fair enough.

Gabby Allen

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The former Love Islander is also being eyed for a spot in the house – which could potentially lead to fireworks following rumours that she and Dan Osbourne became close as he reportedly battled relationship woes with Jacqueline Jossa. Not to mention all the juicy Love Island gossip we might get out of her too.

Ryan Thomas

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Ryan Thomas is tipped to be the latest Corrie star to take up residence in the Elstree compound – although given he’s already survived The Island With Bear Grylls CBB should potentially be a breeze.

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Talulah-Eve

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Transgender model Talulah-Eve had been all set to go into the house in January but reportedly pulled out at the last minute after India Willoughby signed up for the series. She was also rumoured to be taking part in 2017, so we reckon this one is long overdue – and rumour suggests it could finally happen.

Chloe Ayling

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Model Chloe has been in the news lately after being kidnapped in Italy last summer – with the man she accused, Luzasz Herba, sentenced to almost 17 years in jail for the crime earlier this month. Now she’s being tipped for the CBB house.

‘Chloe has previously said that she wouldn’t do reality TV, but she is in talks to do the next series of Celebrity Big Brother,’ an insider told The Sun. ‘The premise of the series is retribution and people who have been wronged, so she definitely fits the bill from that perspective.’

Bobby Norris

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The TOWIE star is known to be a big fan of the show, and has confirmed he has met with CBB bosses about a possible appearance – could he follow in the footsteps of his pal Gemma Collins and move into the house?

‘I’ve watched it literally since series one day one, and I’m on BOTS most series to be fair and I think I’d quite fancy the challenge of doing it, because I’m such a fan of the show,’ he told The Sun. Frankly we’re quite surprised he hasn’t done it already.

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Charlotte Dawson

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The Ex On The Beach star is being considered a good bet to enter the house when the series returns, following the popularity of her reality show co-star Jess Impiazzi in the last series. We could totally see this one happening.

Jonathan Van Ness

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Yasssss indeed – Queer Eye’s flamboyant grooming expert is indeed being tipped for a spot on Celebrity Big Brother, and we are so on board with this idea.

‘Bosses know what a hit Queer Eye has become and everyone’s obsessed with Jonathan,’ an insider revealed.

‘The show has become an international success and Jonathan would make amazing TV for the show.’

Paul Cattermole

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Former S Club 7-er Paul has emerged as a potential candidate for the house after admitting he was a) broke and b) had been turned down for I’m A Celebrity – not that he’s had the best things ot say about the show. ‘When you look at some of the people they put in, it really is extended friends of famous people. Cousins of friends,’ he previously pointed out. Ouch.

Sinitta

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Sinitta’s such a regular fixture on TV you’d have thought by now she’d have done Celebrity Big Brother – but she hasn’t, despite coming close last year and dropping out amid reports that she’d made some pretty stringent demands on producers (tequila and a visit from her puppy among them). However those rumours that she’s being lined up for the house just won’t go away – so could this finally be the year?

Georgia May Foote

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The former Corrie actress was a big hit when she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, making it all the way to the final – could a spot on Celebrity Big Brother follow? Bosses are reportedly keen to sign her up.

Brendan Cole

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And speaking of ex-Strictly people, Brendan’s also being considered for a spot in the house following his abrupt exit from Strictly earlier this year. We’re sure he’d have no short of gossip to spill from the ballroom if he did take part.

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